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The PhD Graduate Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) is a pathway to permanent residency in Canada designed for international students who have recently completed a PhD program at an eligible Ontario university. To be eligible, applicants must have completed a PhD program at an eligible Ontario university within the past two years, have legal status in Canada, have the intention to live and work in Ontario, demonstrate proficiency in English or French, and have sufficient settlement funds.

The PNP has a simplified application process compared to other immigration programs, and successful applicants will receive a provincial nomination, which provides them with additional points under the federal Express Entry system. The PNP is a valuable option for international students who have completed their studies in Ontario and wish to continue their career in the province while obtaining permanent residency status in Canada.

For graduates with an Ontario PhD degree.
Must first register in the OINP’s Expression of Interest System and receive an invitation to apply.
Apply online to be nominated by the Ontario government for permanent residence.
Next step is to apply to the federal government through Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). (Provincial Nominee Program-Non Express Entry).They make the final decision on who becomes a permanent resident.

Application requirements

Criterion	Minimum Requirement
Express Entry Profile	No
Connection to province	Study Experience
Job offer	No
Work experience	No minimum
Education	PhD from eligible institute in Ontario
Language	No minimum
Settlement funds	May include: Funds as bank balance etc. Annual earnings from ongoing employment in Ontario A job offer in Ontario
Intention to live in Ontario	Working or have worked in Ontario, Getting job offers or applying/ interviewing for jobs, studying volunteering leasing or owning property. visiting Having professional networks and affiliations, family ties and personal relationships
Residency in Ontario	You must have legally lived in Ontario for at least one year in the past two years before you apply. (there can be gap but the time period should add up to 12 months within the past two years)
Legal status in Canada (if applicable)
Application period	Must submit your application within two years of completing the requirements necessary to obtain your masters degree.